MIHALY BENJAMIN TAPOLYAI M.D.
NPI 1346268281
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Shreveport, LA

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 KINGS HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE NEPHROLOGY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 813-2500(318) 813-2525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mihaly Benjamin Tapolyai M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MIHALY BENJAMIN TAPOLYAI M.D. (NPI 1346268281) is an individual nephrology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (199978) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346268281
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameMIHALY BENJAMIN TAPOLYAICredential: M.D.
Location Address1501 KINGS HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE NEPHROLOGYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1501 Kings Hwy, Department Of Medicine NephrologyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · (318) 813-2500 · Fax (318) 813-2525
Fax(318) 813-2525
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2008
✔ NPI 1346268281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 199978
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1474681LA
Medicare UPINF02612LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4J422F600LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mihaly Benjamin Tapolyai M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840199675
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241227002430
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Mihaly Tapolyai reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
2125 CHARLIE HALL BLVD, SUITE 100
Charleston, SC 29414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
  • 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

General Practice
1501 KINGS HWY, SUITE 5-303
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY, PSYCHIATRY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mihaly Tapolyai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mihaly Tapolyai is 1346268281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Mihaly Tapolyai located?

Mihaly Tapolyai practices at 1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Medicine Nephrology, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 813-2500.

What is Mihaly Tapolyai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Mihaly Tapolyai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mihaly Tapolyai is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Mihaly Tapolyai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mihaly Tapolyai reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Mihaly Tapolyai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mihaly Tapolyai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Mihaly Tapolyai as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Mihaly Tapolyai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mihaly Tapolyai is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mihaly Tapolyai was last updated on June 19, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.